Threadneedle Prize
Showcased work by Peter MonkmanTwo paintings by Peter Monkman, Director of Art, have been selected as part of the prestigious Threadneedle Prize for Painting and Sculpture.The Threadneedle Prize...
View ArticleCeramics Workshop
Helen Pinkney visits Edge Grove School pupilsHelen Pinkney, Deputy Director of Art, worked with Edge Grove School on Tuesday 1 October running a ceramics workshop for 6-8 year old pupils.The workshop...
View ArticleCharity Committee
In support of WaterAid and DebraThe Charity Committee, run by pupils, has produced a set of Christmas cards and a 2014 calendar to raise money for two charities: WaterAid and Debra. The sales so far...
View ArticleDrama Festival
‘Sold to the Gypsies’ &‘Double Dealings’The pupils ‘Drama Festival’ was held in the last week before half term. Fletcherites House plays are reviewed by the Head of Geography, Peter Price:Under the...
View ArticleCandle-lit Carols
Candle-lit Carols Friends and visitors were warmly welcomed to The Memorial Chapel, Charterhouse, Godalming for an enchanting evening of candle-lit carols sung by the School’s Chamber Choir.There was a...
View ArticleOQ Arts Highlights
An excerpt from the Headmaster's Letter OQ13The year began with another excellent Lack of Talent Show, with its usual mix of bands, songs, and some fine solo dancing. The show raised nearly £7,000 for...
View ArticleFete de Noel
The Fête de Noël in Concert Hall on the last Thursday of the term was a collaboration between the French Department and Studio. Miss Fox (Head of French) and Miss Pinkney (Deputy Director of Art)...
View ArticleThe Band Show
The eagerly anticipated annual Band Show in the Ben Travers Theatre did not fail to delight audiences. With the Jazz Band on fine form playing classics such as Little Brown Jug and A String of Pearls...
View ArticlePro Corda National Chamber Music Festival
Pupils through to semi-finalThe preliminary round of the Pro Corda National Chamber Music Festival for Schools (CMF) was held on Sunday 2 February. Two Charterhouse groups have progressed to the...
View ArticleChamber Music
Pupils perform at St Martin in the Fields, LondonPupils from the Charterhouse Music Department gave a performance of chamber music at St Martin in the Fields, London, on Tuesday 11 February to a full...
View ArticleCarthusian Day 2014
This year's Carthusian Day is on Saturday 24 May. Parents, OCs and friends of Charterhouse are most welcome.The full programme of events is available to download below:Carthusian Day Programme 2014 |...
View ArticleVerse Speaking Competition 2014
Pupils recite poetry at 5.45pm in HallThe Ancient and Modern Languages Verse Speaking Competition takes place on Thursday 27 February at 5.45pm in Hall. This event was set up set up nearly twenty...
View ArticleThe Saunderites Charity Committee
First annual Charity DinnerThe Saunderites Charity Committee held its first annual Charity Dinner in the newly renovated Saunderites Dining Room on Saturday 8 February. Review by Kanaspatr (Patrick)...
View ArticleChinese Cultural Evenings
‘The bizarre and the beautiful - Chinese Folk Music’Mandarin teacher, Miss Miao Wang, and Charterhouse pupils embarked on a wonderful musical journey entitled ‘The bizarre and the beautiful - Chinese...
View ArticleBen Haggarty at Charterhouse
The author, teacher and performer, Ben Haggarty, visited Charterhouse on Tuesday 4 to the Friday 7 March to perform to the School staff and pupils and run workshops for pupils studying English.‘The...
View ArticleEl laberinto de las artes
The upper floor of the Modern Languages Department was transformed into a bustling and boisterous Spanish street where guests were able to enjoy the experience of wandering through the labyrinths of...
View ArticleC’house in the Park
For the first time ever, the spectacular surroundings of Founder’s Court played host to a rock concert.As the sun set, with the statue of Thomas Sutton standing watch over the event, the assembled...
View ArticleThe Oak Pop-Up Restaurant
Under the guidance of the Elior Catering team at Charterhouse, led by Executive Chef Gael Daval, four first year specialists (Polina Novikova, Tony To, Sophia Willcox and Marina Lademacher) were...
View ArticleThe Jazz Club
For one night only, the Llewellyn Room was transformed into a Jazz Club with candlelit tables.Whilst the audience was served wine and cheese, they were entertained to a spectacularly professional...
View ArticleRA Summer Exhibition
James Bingham chosen for 2014 ExhibitionJames Bingham (Charterhouse Teacher of Art) has been selected to display his painting at this year’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Entitled Shere, James...
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